YB 49

[moon puppy]

Well since I blew Dave's Challenge bomber build I might as well just finish her off here.

When we last looked at this I had major construction done except the leading edge piece. I like that the mold the leading edge in on piece but I think I could have handled the seam on the leading edge better than the step gaps behind it.

Dry fitting I built up some of the wing to mate with the leading edge.

When I rescribed the panel lines I had to fill again and repeat, several times. I can't draw a straight line.

So anyway, I got white primer on now and sanded down rough spots. first coat went on really powdery, dropped the airpressure and that resolved it, thanks Mike for the suggestion :drinks

Ready for some coats of gloss black now.

 

[centaur567]

Looks kinda kool in the low vis grey. Gary S.

 

[ausf]

I could never get those to work. I throw them, but they don't come back.

Wait, what?

 

[MrT]

 

[JSteinman]

 

[moon puppy]

I could never get those to work. I throw them, but they don't come back.

Wait, what?

Now that would be a fun WIF scheme. :dude

 

[chukw]

Cool beans, Moon! :drinks

 

[Iron Mike]

For a project that size, you shoulda broke out the HVLP gun. :laugh: Glad you whipped the air pressure thing.

:drinks

 

[Swordsman]

I have some of these 3 vac-u-form 1 styrene ... I'll be looking in on you .,.

 

[razordws]

 

[SA Dave]

Wow she is BIG!!

 

[moon puppy]

Wow she is BIG!!

That's what I said one night after...oh nevermind. :facepalm

Thanks guys. Mike that HVLP ain't but 50 bucks. :hmmm

 

[Skinny_Mike]

that is just plan fantastic work Bob! Way to wip it into shape!

 

[jknaus]

Cool.
James

 

[Strangeways]

That's going to look epic in NMF

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks guys, Winter storm heading our way so I hope to get some bench time in, especially with the heat fixed!

Photo Courtesy of FlightAware.com

I get weekly email from Flightaware and this was in it. Nice shot, same wingspan but it sure doesn't look it does it?

 

[Duke Maddog]

That is so cool! It also reminds me that I need to rebuild my B-2 Stealth to replace the one that was stolen. I just missed seeing that fly over the Rose Parade; it came in early. No worries; I'd seen it do that back in 1996 and 2000. I also have a YB-49 in the stash somewhere that I'd like to build and hang next to my B-2.

Looking forward to seeing more. Can't wait to see it in bare metal finish!

 

[phantom II]

Thanks guys, Winter storm heading our way so I hope to get some bench time in, especially with the heat fixed!

Photo Courtesy of FlightAware.com

I get weekly email from Flightaware and this was in it. Nice shot, same wingspan but it sure doesn't look it does it?

The way I figure, it's a matter of being in the right place when the snow goes crazy . That way, you can get as much modeling time as you like :idonno Guess the pups can always drag you up the hill if need be.

Got a big pot of chilly cooking here :coolio

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Photo Courtesy of FlightAware.com

:love
I miss that plane...

 

[moon puppy]

Miss it? how so Mike?